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inquisition vs interrogatory

interrogatory vs inquisition

inquisition and interrogatory both are nouns.

inquisition is not an adjective while interrogatory is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inquisition Yes No No No
interrogatory Yes Yes No No
As nouns, interrogatory is a hypernym of inquisition; that is, interrogatory is a word with a broader meaning than inquisition:
  • inquisition: a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
  • interrogatory: formal systematic questioning
Other hypernyms of inquisition include examination, interrogation.
inquisition (noun) interrogatory (noun)
a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals) formal systematic questioning
inquisition (adjective) interrogatory (adjective)
relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
Difference between inquisition and interrogatory

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